FRESH HERB RISOTTO

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This classic risotto is flooded with fresh herbs at the very end of cooking. Serve it as a main dish or a side. Use a combination of sweet herbs and vivid-tasting salad greens, like wild arugula.

Provided by Martha Rose Shulman

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 12

7 cups chicken stock or vegetable stock
4 garlic cloves, minced
2 cups finely chopped fresh herbs, such as parsley, tarragon, chives, chervil, dill, basil, chives and arugula (4 cups leaves)
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
2/3 cup finely chopped onion or leek
Salt, preferably kosher salt, to taste
1 1/2 cups arborio or carnaroli rice
1/2 cup dry white wine, such as pinot grigio or sauvignon blanc
Freshly ground pepper
1 teaspoon finely chopped lemon zest
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lemon juice
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan

Steps:

  • Put your stock or broth into a saucepan, and bring it to a simmer on the stove, with a ladle nearby or in the pot. Make sure that it is well seasoned. Combine the herbs and one of the minced garlic cloves in a bowl, and set aside.
  • Heat the olive oil over medium heat in a wide, heavy skillet or saucepan. Add the onion or leek and 1/2 teaspoon salt, and cook gently until it is just tender, about three minutes. Do not brown.
  • Stir in the rice and the remaining three cloves of garlic, and stir just until the grains of rice become separate and begin to crackle. Add the wine and cook, stirring, until it is absorbed.
  • Begin adding the simmering stock, a couple of ladlefuls (about 1/2 cup) at a time. The stock should just cover the rice and should be bubbling, not too slowly but not too quickly. When the rice is just tender all the way through but still chewy, usually in 20 to 25 minutes, it is done. Taste now and correct seasoning.
  • Add another ladleful of stock to the rice. Stir in the herbs, pepper, lemon zest and juice, and Parmesan, and remove from the heat. The mixture should be creamy. If you put some on a plate and tilt the plate the mound of rice should flatten out. Serve right away.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 586, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 81 grams, Fat 16 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 22 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 1406 milligrams, Sugar 8 grams

Haitham
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This risotto is a must-try for any risotto lover! The fresh herbs add a unique and delicious flavor.


borsha rana
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Meh.


Krystal Torivio
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I've made this risotto several times now and it's always a hit with my family and friends.


Paolita Lopez
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This risotto was the perfect side dish for my roasted chicken. The flavors complemented each other perfectly.


laksiri dias
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Not sure what I did wrong, but my risotto turned out mushy.


Julius Micheal
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The risotto was easy to make and turned out great! I would definitely recommend this recipe.


Mridul Khan
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This risotto was absolutely delicious! I will definitely be making it again and again.


Reign Fury
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The risotto was a bit too salty for my taste.


Saood Arshad
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I'm not a huge fan of risotto, but this recipe was pretty good.


Dasharath Kumar Sah
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This risotto was a hit at my dinner party! Everyone loved the fresh herb flavor.


TJ Austin
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Not bad, but not the best risotto I've ever had.


Shan butt Shan butt
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The risotto was delicious! The herbs added a wonderful flavor and the texture was perfect.


Salman Ulhaq
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This recipe was easy to follow and the risotto turned out great! I will definitely be making it again.


Moders Kban
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The risotto was a bit too soupy for my liking, but the flavor was still good.


Samuel Coleman
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This risotto was a bit too bland for my taste.


Jesminah Karingu
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I've tried many risotto recipes, but this one is by far the best. The addition of fresh herbs gives it a unique and delicious flavor.


Bhisan Pakhrin
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Perfect for a special occasion or a weeknight meal.


Tayyab Jutt Tayyab Jutt
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Easy to follow recipe that resulted in a delicious and flavorful risotto.


kelli ducksworth
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This risotto was a delight! The flavors of the fresh herbs really shone through, and the texture was perfectly creamy. I'll definitely be making this again.